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National Outlet Predicts Big Season for Wisconsin QB Colton Joseph

It's no secret that a sizable portion of Wisconsin football's success this fall hinges on a Sun Belt transfer. It isn't just any Sun Belt transfer, however.

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Isaac Gard's Brief but Memorable Wisconsin Career Receives More Recognition

Sure, he was the coach's son, occupying the last spot on the bench for much of his career and never an integral part in what the Badgers did on the court.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 13

Ranking Wisconsin Football's Defensive Transfers by Impact for 2026

The Badgers' sprawling, 33-man incoming transfer class is a big reason as to why optimism abounds in Madison this summer that Wisconsin football can finally right the ship.

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Player Previews: What Will OL Colin Cubberly Offer for an Encore?

Over the course of the summer leading up to Big Ten Media Days and fall camp, Badgers On SI will extensively preview Wisconsin football's roster with a write-up for each player expected to be remotely involved in 2026.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 12

Ranking Wisconsin Football's Offensive Transfers By Impact for 2026

Wisconsin football signed a whopping 33 players out of the transfer portal this offseason, flipping nearly a third of its roster ahead of an absolutely crucial 2026 season in Madison.

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Player Previews: Is Ole Miss Transfer PJ Wilkins the Man for the Job at Left Tackle?

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 11

Which Badgers Could Have a Posa, Catalano-type Breakout in 2026?

If it wasn't for the emergence of stud true freshman linebackers Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano last fall, there's a real possibility Wisconsin football finishes 2-10 and drops every game it plays against Power Four competition.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 11

Wisconsin Football's FPI Rating Conveys Clear Message About Where Badgers Stand in Big Ten

First, the elephant in the room — ESPN's FPI ratings are notoriously controversial. Even looking past the clear conflict of interest, with the network broadcasting (and clearly favoring) more SEC teams, the metric has made some questionable takes over the years.

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Player Previews: Back at OG, Emerson Mandell Looks Poised to Thrive

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 10

Why Shawn Eichorst Doubters are Focused on the Wrong Things

First of all, let me be clear — I'm not entirely sold on Wisconsin's new athletic director Shawn Eichorst one way or another. There's positives and negatives to his track record.

Kevin Heywood News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 10

Player Previews: OT Kevin Heywood's Time has Finally Come in Madison

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Building the Ideal 2026 Wisconsin Football Uniform Schedule

Yesterday, Wisconsin unveiled new uniforms for the collision with Notre Dame at Lambeau, including red helmets for the first time since 2014. The uniforms, which I think are best summed up as the Badgers’ equivalent of the NFL’s color rush looks, got me thinking about which uniforms I’d like to see in each game of Wisconsin’s schedule.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 9

The Three Most Intriguing Athletes on Wisconsin Football's Defense

The Badgers' defense looks like the strength of their team at the moment, and that unit is populated by some freaky athletes. As Wisconsin football continues to fly well under the radar, so will these players.

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Wisconsin Football Revives Red Helmets for Notre Dame Blockbuster at Lambeau

The last time Wisconsin football wore a brand new alternate uniform, it got throttled by Notre Dame at Soldier Field. The Badgers are hoping to avenge that loss Sept.

Why new Badgers AD Shawn Eichorst Won't Stop Talking About Texas

Wisconsin athletics is many things — proud, storied, iconic, and one of the primary economic drivers of the state. But one thing it's not? University of Texas-Austin athletics.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 7

The Three Most Intriguing Athletes on Wisconsin Football's Offense

They may not make Bruce Feldman's freaks list, but Wisconsin football has some intriguing athletes on the roster ahead of the 2026 season. Of course, plenty of players carry a ton of intrigue heading into an extremely critical season in Madison.

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Watch: Shawn Eichorst Named Wisconsin Director of Athletics | Introductory Press Conference

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 7

Player Previews: Can TE Emmett Bork Sneak up the Depth Chart?

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Three Reasons for Optimism, Three Reasons for Concern for Wisconsin Football in 2026

Despite the national media continuing to sleep on Wisconsin ahead of the 2026 season, plenty of arrows appear to be pointing upwards in Madison. But while

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 7

How New Badgers AD Shawn Eichorst Plans to Replicate Texas' Success at Wisconsin

Say what you will about Wisconsin's new athletic director Shawn Eichorst — and much ink has certainly already been spilt — he spent the last eight years at the right-hand man to Texas' Chris Del Conte, one of the most revered athletic directors (and programs) in the sport.